10 Great British Quotes (2024)

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What is a very British thing to say? ›

Gutted – To describe how you feel when something utterly saddens you. Hunky-dory – normal, fine, cool. Posh – Another well-known term that extends past the borders Great Britain, posh means something that is fancy. Proper – Sure, it can mean something that is not inappropriate, but it also means very.

Bees knees. – the phrase does not relate to bees or knees but is an idiom for excellent. It became popular in the 1920s along with “cat's whiskers.”

British people commonly greet each other with phrases like "Hello", "Hi", "Good morning", "Good afternoon", or "Good evening". Additionally, depending on the region and familiarity, they might use informal greetings like "Alright?" or "How's it going?".

To 'fancy' someone is to find that person attractive, e.g., 'He just smiled. I think he fancies you'. If you fancy him too, you could 'ask him out', which is to ask him to go on a date with you. 'Chat up' is to flirt with someone, e.g., 'She was chatting me up at the party'.

Same as in the US, it means a disgusting bit of snot in your nose. We use the word 'bogey' which is where I think your term derives from. If we spot someone with a big 'booger' or 'bogey' up their nose we point at it and shout 'Urrrgh, bat in the cave! '

Ace: One fun British slang term is "ace," which means something that's awesome or brilliant – i.e., "She's ace at navigating confusing driving directions." It's also used as a verb to describe excelling at something, like acing a test.

Blimey. Interpretation: A way of expressing surprise, amazement, or even wonder. In American English, you'd probably hear a "wow" instead. In use: "Blimey, it's late!

Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.

Have the hots for. Meaning: When you find someone extremely attractive, and you have a crush on them, you basically have the hots for them. I think you should give him a chance. He's had the hots for you since the beginning of this semester.

What is something British people say a lot? ›

Loo (noun)

This is probably the British slang word you'll hear the most if you come to the UK, this is because it's the polite word we use to say we're going to the toilet without saying the word “toilet”.

10 very British things to do by the sea

eat a '99 with a flake' (soft ice-cream with a chocolate stick) watch a Punch & Judy show. spend money in an amusem*nt arcade on a pier. eat slightly sandy fish and chips. have your food stolen by a seagull.